Level 2 Computing

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course further develops your webpage creation, multi-media and programming skills. As well you will be introduced to techniques enabling better planning, testing and decomposition skills to enhance your project work.

Term 1 AS 2.3 & AS 2.8

At the end of this topic you will be able to design and create a website using HTML and CSS coding. Your website will dynamically link to a mySQL database using PHP and Javascript. You will develop the planning strategies needed for this level of project.

Term 2 AS 2.4

You will use a variety of technologies including After Effects which will involve sound, special effects, layers and timelines. At the end of this topic you will be able to implement advanced procedures to create a multi-media outcome.

Term 3 AS 2.7

You will further develop your programming skills from Level 1. You will have two assessments; one for the coding and the other for the planning and logic of your program.

Term 3/4 AS 2.9

This is an external assessment that involves writing a report to show your understanding of Error Control

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will create a website using HTML and CSS code,

You will write computer programs using Python.

You will develop your problem solving skills as you create an multimedia outcome using a variety of techniques eg green screen

You will use a variety of technology and develop sound planning and decomposition skills

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DONE ALREADY?

There are no pre-requisites for this course but ideally you would have done Level 1 Computing